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Western philosophers, scientists among global scholars tackling “wicked problems”

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Alumni Digest editorial deskJuly 13, 20262 min read

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Campus	Western UniversityLondon, Ontario
Focus	Research & public discoveryIdeas
Outcome	Verified reportingSeptember 2026 issue

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